Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Heights Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (59 Rentals)

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property at 13773 Cedar Rd

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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13773 Cedar Rd, Unit 202

13773 Cedar Rd
ClevelandOH44118
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WJM Cedar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WJM Cedar Apartments

14214 Cedar RdCleveland, OH 44118
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property at 1835 Lee Rd

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1835 Lee Rd, Unit 3

1835 Lee Rd
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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property at 1462 Felton Rd

$1,350

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1462 Felton Rd

South EuclidOH44121
property at 13613 Cedar Rd

$1,350

3 Bedroom Rentals

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13613 Cedar Rd

University HeightsOH44118
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Country Club Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

3290 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Fairway-Marchmont Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairway-Marchmont Terrace

3310 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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Barclay Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Barclay Apartments

3436-3440 Superior Park DrCleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Colton House Golf View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colton House Golf View

3363 Warrensville Center RdBeachwood, OH 44122
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property at 3430 Beechwood Ave

$800

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$800
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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3430 Beechwood Ave, Unit Upper

3430 Beechwood Ave
Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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Aristocrat Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

3311 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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3880 Mayfield Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3880 Mayfield Road

3880 Mayfield RdCleveland Heights, OH 44121
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Almar Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almar Arms

3261 Warrensville Center RdShaker Heights, OH 44122
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property at 3241 Kildare Rd

$1,095

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3241 Kildare Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44118

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University Heights, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Heights area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Masonic Towers Apartments priced from $795. Essex-Morley and Barclay Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $810. Here are the most affordable University Heights apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$795
Essex-Morley and Barclay ApartmentsEM StudioStudio,1BA$810
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1,075
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,105
Lee-Yorkshire Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,175
Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,240
Almar Arms2 Bedroom 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,250
Uptown Shaker ApartmentsSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1,250
Huntington Green ApartmentsGarden 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Heights, OH

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Heights area is the $0.53 price per square foot Artist loft-Studio Model at Masonic Towers Apartments in the in the Coventry Village neighborhood starting from $795. The second greatest value University Heights apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Mayfield 16 Townhomes starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Severance neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Masonic Towers ApartmentsArtist loft-Studio1BR,1BA$0.53
Mayfield 16 Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.17
Uptown ShakerSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.24
Almar Arms2 Bedroom 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.43
Uptown Shaker ApartmentsSpring Special April and May 20261BR,1BA$1.49
Brookline Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Heights Garden ApartmentsHeights Garden: 1 Bed 1 Bath - Premium1BR,1BA$1.54
Lee-Yorkshire Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Concord ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$2.11
Kensington Place Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Heights Apartment is $795 at Masonic Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Heights is starting from $975 at Brookline Gardens.

What is the most affordable University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mayfield 16 Townhomes and starts from $1,400.

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